
Maripier Morin, Mackage and more among 2018 CAFA Award nominees
By Tara Macinnis for Flare
Last night, the nominations for the fifth annual Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA) were announced in the Distillery District in Toronto. The organization works to support both emerging and established talent in the Canadian fashion industry. Past winners include Coco Rocha, Chloe and Parris Gordon of Beaufille and Jenny Bird.
One big addition to this year's gala is the Suzanne Rogers Designer Grant for International Development, awarded to a designer or brand that has experienced growth that could lead to international expansion. The winner will be chosen by Suzanne Rogers, Erdem Moralioglu and Wayne Clark, and they'll receive $20,000 support their continued development.
RALPH announced the 2018 CAFA nominations in the Distillery District
Scroll to see the full list of Canadian designers, stylists, photographers, influencers and models who could win at the 2018 CAFAs on April 20, and a big congrats to all the nominees!
The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award
- Greta Constantine
- Lucian Matis
- Marie Saint Pierre
- Stephan Caras
- UNTTLD
The Menswear Designer of the Year Award
- Atelier New Regime
- Christopher Bates
- Dalla
- Reigning Champ
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Fashion
- Andrew Coimbra
- Angelene
- Markoo
- WRKDEPT
- ZOFF
The Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent, Accessories
- Alynne Lavigne
- JY Gao
- Laurie Fleming
- Poppy Barley
- Sofia Zakia
The Accessory Designer of the Year Award
- Biko
- Cuchara Jewelry
- Ela
- Herschel Supply Co.
- Zvelle
The Joe Fresh Fashion Innovation Award
- Authentic or Not
- North Aware
- Passen
- Shop Shops
- Tulip
Simons Fashion Design Student Award
- Bronwyn Seier
- Jessy Colucci
- Larry Frederick Alan James Weir
- Lesley Hampton
- Mary Marino
The Image Maker of the Year Award
- David Picard
- Gordon Von Steiner
- Malina Corpadean
- Norman Wong
- Petra Collins
The Stylist of the Year Award
- Cary Tauben
- Corey Ng
- Karla Welch
- Leslie Fremar
The Fresh Face of the Year Award
- Aleece Wilson
- Elizabeth Salt
- Fred Juneau
- Natalie Ludwig
- Ryan Keating
The Model of the Year Award
- Adrianne Ho
- Amber Witcomb
- Grace Mahary
- Simon Nessman
The Fashion Impact Award
- Niminimi
- Peggy Sue Collection
- Shine The Light On
- The Pin Project
- Triarchy
The Digital Fashion Influencer of the Year Award
- Ania Boniecka
- Caillianne and Samantha Beckerman
- Jillian Lansky
- Maripier Morin
The Outerwear Brand of the Year Award
- ARCTERYX
- Canada Goose
- Mackage
- Sentaler